Dirk was one of the best airbnb hosts we have encountered and in half an hour, provided us with all the information we needed to start making the most of our fabulous, non tourist neighbourhood. The view is sensational (hard to sleep at night because it is so tempting to lie in bed on the 22nd floor and look at the view all night) and the big pool on the 12th floor overlooking the the river was wonderful. The apartment block is huge but so quiet. There is a quick walk to the ferry to cross the river, and then it is easy and cheap to catch the taxi boat. There are many massage places in the same street as the appartment and one of us enjoyed a massage. Also amazingly cheap. Dirk will tell you his favourite places to eat nearby. We went twice to Crabcanfly as we are seafood lovers. There are street food stalls everywhere and a small food market nearby. We saw very few other tourists locally and nobody bothered us to buy things when we were out and about. It was just what we needed but it is stiill easy to get to the tourist areas if that is more your thing. Recommended highly.